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    Silk Elephant

    3.6 (309 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Tapas Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Traditional Fried Rice
    Ches D.

    One of my favorite Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh. Their tapas selection is great and unique. The rack of lamb with the green curry is flavorful, and their Thai crab crowns are always a must. The traditional fried rice and mango salad are perfect for a warmer day dinner. Love the ambience in the dining area, food is always consistent, and attentive service. Reasonably priced as well.

    Chris C.

    Juicy food. Juicier people. Came around 6:15, sat immediately tbh p empty. Prices are normal, protein is +2$ for some dishes. Pad see ew is solid, he's like a black tshirt- nothing too flashy but gets the job done, your reliable guy. They have a good variety of thai tapas, the chicken is infinitely than the beef, delicious really good char. Service is what it should be and decent street parking around. I had a great time with some really good friends, def would come back. Strengths: empty

    Basil Duck
    Brandon S.

    I've been coming here since 2017 and it is my all time favorite Thai restaurant. I get the basil duck and it never disappoints.

    Thai Iced Coffee
    Jenee S.

    I ordered takeout from here. The food came out hot. The tea was a little too sweet for me. Moo and goong dumplings were just okay. The texture was kind of weird, almost sponge like. Couldn't taste the shrimp and was definetly well grounded, not minced I also got the pad kee mow. Level 5 spice level with mixed meat. The pricing is deceiving. You have to pick a meat that adds extra to the price shown. That's an additional $3 ($17 total). The meats tasted off and the noodles seemed old. Looking at one of the pieces of chicken, there was a weird grey/green stripe on it. Not sure if it was mold or what. I found a few more of the same and no longer ate anymore. Would not order from again

    3 Pieces Satay Chicken
    Julia B.

    Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, and this was my first time trying Silk Elephant in person after having gotten takeout a couple of times. The food is delicious! I had a spicy tom yum soup (super flavorful & filled with a ton of veggies) and a lamb curry on the waitress's recommendation. The curry was thick & spicy & the lamb was super tender - I will definitely order that again! We went as a big group and shared a couple of appetizers as well. My favorites were the beef satay (super tender with a really good peanut sauce) & the salmon dumplings (a combination that I was surprised to like so much). The restaurant also has a bar, although I opted for the guava tea (free refills!). My friends who got drinks said they were delicious, though, and they have an interesting cocktail menu. The only downside about this restaurant is that service is very slow. We were one of only two tables dining in, and the waitress took a really long time to visit us to get our orders. If you aren't in a rush, the food is worth the wait! Food: A- Drinks: B Service: C Ambiance: B-

    Red Curry
    Julie Anna E.

    Very good thai food! We got this last night when a lot of local places stopped delivering after 8pm. Silk Elephant came through and we loved the food!! The only reason I took away a star is because we ordered calamari and it only came with like 5-6 rings on calamari and it wasn't my favorite and the sauce with it wasn't good Our meals were delicious and piping hot! We got the Red Curry and the Spicy Basil Fried Rice. The spice levels we got were perfect and had a nice kick without being too much. My boyfriend raved about the curry. We will definitely be ordering from here again but will skip the calamari next time

    Amazinggggg Thai food I love it here !

    The food is so good, servers are so attentive & it's a quiet & thoughtful environment.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Amanda K.

    While in the area I was craving Thai food and my friend mentioned she knew of a good place nearby. We stopped by around 1130 on a Sunday and it was almost empty when we got there. We were seated right away and ordered a bunch of different foods to share including mussamun curry, pad see ew, pad kee mow, Thai noodle soup, chicken satay, and Thai iced tea. I'd say everything was really good with the exception of the kee mow. It had veggies in it that I've never had in it before and I just didn't love it as much I have at other places. The mussamun was delicious and the noodle soup is something I've never had before but will definitely be on my radar from now on. The inside was nice, the staff was really friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly. Overall I thought it was a good experience and I would go back!

    Curry fried rice
    Sabina S.

    tl;dr: decent Thai food in squirrel hill with large portions, slow service but nice ppl. Probs better as takeout. ---- Walked in at 7p on a Friday and was sat immediately. Decently busy but not packed. The menu was extensive and they had a large wine selection. Got the tom yum soup which was $5 for a small bowl. The flavor was okay but I felt like I could have made it myself with the paste from the store. Wasn't as flavorful as I usually expect from a restaurant. The veggie spring rolls were delicious! Noodle Curry was beautiful and a huge serving. I got spicy level 4 which wasn't very spicy at all. The flavor of the curry was okay but also not as strong as I would have liked. The crunchy noodles on top were yummy but then they started getting soggy which I didn't personally enjoy. My fiancee got the curry fried rice which was also a huge portion. She said the flavor was good but "nothing to write home about" Prices were fair though. Overall was only 40 bucks. I have a feeling they do more business for takeout. But we'll probs stick to our usual Thai place. Glad to have tried it tho after so many years walking by.

    Panang Curry
    Sim B.

    Came with family to Silk on a Sunday evening and was greeted by beautiful decor, delicious food, and no wait time. Highly recommend the panang curry, crunch noodle curry, fresh rolls, and tofu rice. The Tom Kha soup was okay - a bit more on the sour side. But other than that everything tastes great and spice level 8/10 was perfect for us!! Definitely would come back!

    Pad Thai with fried tofu
    Ulyana K.

    Great Thai food! There are loads of Thai options around Pittsburgh, and tons of Asian food in Squirrel Hill. This place has some really interesting and unique options as well as a diverse menu. I decided to stick to my go-tos. Ordered the pad Thai (mild spice) with extra sauce and tofu as well as the Thai custard with coconut sweet sticky rice. Wow, they give you a huge portion of noodles for pad Thai! And it's very tasty as well. I asked them for some extra sauce so it wouldn't be dry, and they did not disappoint. This was a satisfying amount of sauce. Also, they gave me lots of peanuts (much more than most places) and perfectly followed some of the other instructions for my order. And, they added in large chunks of fried tofu. It was decently well soaked in the sauce and pretty tasty. Decent amount of eggs and bean sprouts. Overall, quite good. The Thai custard was also quite tasty. The custard itself was absolutely excellent. Good portion, perfect balance of sweetness, not too eggy, just a great treat. The rice was sticky and decent. Oddly, there were kernels of black rice in it (I've not seen this before in Thai sticky rice). There wasn't quite enough coconut topping/sweet milk. All in all, a very solid option for Thai food in Squirrel Hill. I definitely prefer their pad Thai over Thai and Noodle Outlet. Portions are quite large, prices decent. They have loads of unique tapas options, like corn cakes, mussels, and more. I'd recommend.

    Cool ceiling!
    Margaret G.

    Got takeout during COVID. My go to is usually pad see ew, and it was definitely tasteless and boring tasting. I was so utterly disappointed. I wish I'd gone to Thai Noodle Outlet nearby. I am sad that I strayed from them and gave the Silk Elephant a chance. The only good thing about the Silk Elephant is the indoor ambiance, but that's not an option right now without catching COVID. Don't be like me, full of regrets. Get great Thai food from Thai Noodle Outlet or from Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery. So much better, much more flavor.

    Siam Paragon
    Lauren G.

    We had a really great time there this past week! Our group was of 10 and they were able to accommodate us well and our food came out pretty quickly! Everything we had was delicious. Despite it being very warm in the restaurant, it was an overall good ambiance and experience. I'll definitely visit again to try more curry!

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    Excellent! The food was so authentic and our server was very friendly and attentive. We will come back here for sure!

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    Was recommended by my college kids who go here frequently. Enjoyed the pad thai and fried rice.

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    4.4(492 reviews)
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    I came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day, and it was one of the best experiences we've…read moreever had in a restaurant. Our server, Rachel, was very kind and attentive, checking on us to make sure we enjoyed each dish and replacing plates and silverware a few times. The restaurant has a very romantic vibe with low lights, and simple beautiful decor. You can also see into the kitchen, and our table had a great view. It was very cool to be able to see all the food being prepared! Now the food.... Oh my goodness. Everything was absolutely incredible. We got a few of the snacks, small plates, and finished with dessert. My boyfriend and I kept trying to pick out which dish was our favorite, but it was almost impossible. Two of our highlights were the scallop crudo (my pick) and the oyster mushrooms (his pick), but we would definitely highly recommend everything that we ordered! I wish I could eat here every day. This place is awesome. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh.

    i'm glad I finally was able to get here. They did a great job for my gluten-free allergy of taking…read morethe menu and marking up what I could and what I couldn't eat and what could be modified. I'd love when they do this. It makes it so much simpler ordering from the menu. From the coach check to the bartender to the server that we had, the staff was unbelievable, super kind and gracious, and answered a ton of our questions And the food was simply amazing. In fact it was so good. I couldn't stop eating and forgot to take a picture. Everything we eat, we kept saying oh no that's my favorite. Oh no that's my favorite. Oh no, that's my favorite. We had the fried artichokes they were amazing., the Boquerones, Beef Tartare, and the smoked beef short rib. excellent meal and service and i cant wait to get there again.

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    Fet-Fisk has to be in my top 5 restaurants in Pittsburgh. Every time I've come here, I've left…read morecraving more!! At first, I was a little worried about the Nordic seafood cuisine and whether there would be enough options for less adventurous people in our party. But it turns out there's a great selection of dishes for everyone. The roasted half chicken with the incredible lingonberry sauce is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I think the waiter mentioned it was brined overnight for a few days, which makes it unbelievably juicy. The starters are phenomenal as well. They showcase so many unique flavors, textures, and combinations. One of our favorites was the steak tartare, and they had a scallop crudo special that was especially refreshing. If you can make a reservation, I highly recommend it. However, if you can't, they usually offer walk ins but in a separate bar dining area (mostly under red lights). One time we lined up a few minutes before opening, and there were at least 10 people ahead of us, but I think everyone still ended up getting seated. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I love that we have this local gem in our neighborhood!! Not to mention they've been nominated for James Beard awards a few years in a row.

    Fet Fisk is a Nordic influenced restaurant/bar in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood. Everything…read morewas exceptional, a warm and inviting atmosphere, attentive and knowledgeable service, and a seasonal menu featuring sustainably sourced seafood and local produce. I started off with a creative cocktail called a "Silky" made with rum, basil, centerbe, citrus syrup, lime, and buttermilk. It was so good that I had to have another. The Orange King Salmon gravlax with cultured butter, and cured egg yolk immediately got my attention, and it was as satisfying as it sounded on the menu. My daughter insisted that I get the roast half chicken with linganberries and soft farmers cheese. It was a flavorful and juicy stand out on the menu. I could not pass up the sourdough spatzle, which was rich and balanced, and made perfectly with crème fraîche, peas, grana pandano and herbs. At the end of my meal, I was served a wonderful natural dessert wine that was well paired with the creamy buttermilk Panna cotta with ginger and black currant. How lucky are we to have this gem of a restaurant in Pittsburgh? I could eat this same meal every day of my life!

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    Seasonal Cocktail Menu

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    Bar Botanico

    4.3(134 reviews)
    3.0 miLawrenceville

    Lovely atmosphere with plants, fun decor, and sunlight everywhere, one of the prettiest places to…read moregrab a drink! And the drinks are also just as pretty and delicious, with a bunch of of different flavors and combos, they also can craft something for you, but the specials are so varied that you can def find something you like! Also the staff was great and made sure to check what flavors and strength you would like to steer you in the right direction, would definitely recommend!

    I've been to Bar Botanico many times, and it's always one of my favorite spots. I absolutely love…read morethe vibe and how clean and inviting the inside feels. One of the best features is the garage door that opens when it's warm outside--it gives the whole place such a great atmosphere. I also love the green vines throughout the space and the funny dog portraits, which add so much character. The drinks have always been good. I usually order an espresso martini with tequila, which I really enjoy. This time I decided to try something different, and while it was definitely a little odd, it was still good for one drink. The only downside this visit was when I tried to order another drink with a different fruit mixer, the bartender let us know that the cocktails are premixed now, which was a bit of a bummer. Overall, still a great place with an amazing atmosphere and consistently good drinks.

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    Nothingman

    4.4(8 reviews)
    2.1 miBloomfield

    Did you know that Tuesday is wing night at Nothingman? On Tuesdays they have buy one get one free…read morewings and an abbreviated menu! The wings are a nice homage to Station that used to be in the same spot. They're crispy, flavorful, and come in a variety of different flavors. My favorites were the Togorashi and the Habanero BBQ! Of course we had to finish with strawberry pretzel salad because the dessert stomach also needed filling. We got there a little before 6pm and it quickly filled up and then emptied out around 8pm. Service was nice but slow. There seemed to only be one staff person who was taking orders and running the bar and one other staff person running the orders out. The inside is no frills and kept pretty much all the same tables and whatnot from the previous spot that was there, Station. A couple of constructive things: I wish there was a better ratio of jello to cream cheese and pretzels in the dessert - there was just a thin layer of jello on top. The other critique I had was that while the sandwiches were good flavor wise, the ratio of oil/mayo to sandwich was off. My friend said her Julie sandwich didn't have enough bread to balance out all the mayo and if you look at my picture of the Bill Swerski, it's basically sitting in a puddle of oil. That being said, I would go back and try the entrees and starters that we didn't get to try.

    Troy Beck, of Given To Fly fame, has got a fantastic thing going on at Nothingman in Bloomfield…read more He has some big shoes to fill taking over the location that previously held by Station. Bar manager, Dan, comes over from The Warren and is creating a fantastic cocktail menu. While Katie is creating gigantic deli sandwiches and just dropped a mouthwatering small plates menu. While I was there I had the chance to try a roast beef sandwich called the "Bill Swerski". I also ordered the whipped Ricotta with toasted Focaccia. The addition of honey to the ricotta was delightful. Could it get any better? While I was there, the music playlist was mostly 80s and early 90s punk! Which had me signing out loud the entire night. I highly recommend putting Nothingman on the top of your list of new restaurants to check out! You will not be disappointed.

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    Umami

    Umami

    4.3(507 reviews)
    3.0 miLawrenceville
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    My husband chose this spot for my first dinner after moving here, and... He made the right call :)…read moreDefinitely make a reservation; the place was packed. The seafood is fresh, and the menu features several creative options. We tried a variety of items (Nigiri, Temaki, Takoyaki, and the daily specials) and honestly loved everything! As sushi lovers, we shared several small plates and really appreciated the quality. The fish-to-rice ratio was spot on. I loved the vibe: very hipster, complete with a DJ. Next time, we'd love to sit at the counter facing the kitchen for that authentic Japanese experience. Our server was so sweet and gave us some great recommendations. Even though it was busy, the timing of the courses was perfect. Highly recommend!

    Umami has been a bi weekly rotation in my household! I've brought my family, visiting friends, and…read morecoworkers and all of them have left full and happy excited to return! I highly recommend a reservation as they do not take many walk ins, especially for big parties and definitely take advantage of their happy hour menu (5-6pm). Their HH menu allows you to try some of their most popular bites for a fraction of the cost! Items that we ALWAYS order are the karaage, stir fried udon wit shrimp tempura, at least 3 skewers, the lychee martinis, Takoyaki, and some variation of toro. We try to mix in others every time and have never had a bad bite! Servers are always so kind to us and can't wait until my next visit! Hopefully it's soon!

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    Vibes

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    Miso torched salmon nigiri

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    Apteka

    4.4(518 reviews)
    2.4 miBloomfield
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    Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh was not one I explored much when I lived there many years ago. But…read morethere was one place I went to there that I had to return to when I returned for a visit. Apteka. This was perfect for my wife, who is vegan. An all vegan Eastern-European eatery. Great weather added to the ambience. Plenty of plants in the background. We had a foursome with my friend and his husband. Apteka offers a service where you place your orders at the bar, and they come bring the food to you when it's ready. We started off with Hungarian fried bread (Langos) and then followed it with Salatka ziemniaczana. Potato salad with greens. Entree we had the pierogis. I mean, we Had to, back in Pittsburgh. Only thing missing was the cookie table but the dessert was great as well. Everything was comforting and filling. Plenty for us two. They had a special collab beer with 2 Frays, a brewery that is really solid. Was just starting off when I was leaving Pittsburgh 5 years ago and now has been pretty popular in Bloomfield. Overall, Apteka offers fine dining, inspired dishes with a vegan twist, and is a must. Reservations are a must as dining is limited to the weekend.

    Food was super tasty, but that's about the only good thing about this restaurant…read more You order at the bar, get a number, and your food comes out to your table. This resulted in a chaotic atmosphere at the two places where you could order food and constantly having to get up from your table every time you needed something. The staff essentially became food runners and they were not very pleasant. We were told that we could not have an appetizer followed by our main course as "food comes out as it's ready." With the bar being backed up, this meant we received some apparently pre-made food even before our drinks arrived. Again, it felt chaotic. The final proverbial "straw" was that they sat strangers right next to us at the same table which was extremely awkward and uncomfortable. All in all, it was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. :(

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    Apteka - The main bar

    The main bar

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    Kluski Slaske

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